Germany to support Israel in its defence efforts with two drones - minister

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Visitors stand in front of an Heron TP drone at the ILA Air Show in Berlin, Germany, April 25, 2018.    REUTERS/Axel Schmidt/File Photo

Visitors stand in front of an Heron TP drone at the ILA Air Show in Berlin, Germany, April 25, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt/File Photo

PARIS - Berlin will allow Israel to use two Heron drones the German air force has in use in the country, defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday ahead of a NATO meeting in Brussels.

"We will provide two drone the Israelis had asked for. In addition, there are first requests for ammunition and for ships that we will now discuss with the Israelis," Pistorius said, adding: "We stand by Israel's side." REUTERS

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